2009.07.10
A bunch of Bath County bluegills
I got back late last night from a two-day trip for the Tucked Away Treasures series Sam Dean and I have been doing on fishing on some of Western Virginia's smaller public lakes.
We spent a few hours yesterday afternoon at the Bath County Recreation ponds, and had the chance to meet Chasten Taylor (left), her sister Tresten, and their cousin Jacob. The kids were from West Virginia, and were at the ponds with their grandfather, Ralph Hamilton.
The kids were a hoot, and I love this shot Sam got of them posing with their mess of bluegills. Fifteen-year-old Chasten and 11-year-old Tresten were really giving 12-year-old Jacob a hard time. He had caught only two fish and they made sure he didn't forget that. They were also teasing him for being "short." Jacob was a good sport, and I think he'll get the last laugh. At least about the height thing.
Congratulations Chasten, Tresten, and Jacob!!!!!
That is a fine stringer of Bluegills!!!!
Comment by Ralph Barton — July 11, 2009 @ 9:22 am
That's a fine kettle of fish. Chasten, Tresten and Jacob way to go I haven't been on the water in few weeks I hope you left a few for me.
Good Job!!
Comment by Static Lines — July 14, 2009 @ 10:05 am
Nice catch
Comment by Todd Hostetter — July 14, 2009 @ 8:32 pm
That's a great looking string of Bluegills!...and good eatin'. Bet your Granddad had a good time watchin' yall catch those fish!
Comment by Dave E. Cole — July 15, 2009 @ 9:22 am
Thank you for the comments!
Some of the best times is when i am fishing with my Grandpa!
Comment by Chasten — October 24, 2009 @ 8:24 am